New Mexico State Aggies Depth Chart

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Conference USA1-2 (2026)#136 Recruiting24% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources

Next game kickoff time

New Mexico State Aggies plays New Mexico at home on Sat, Sep 26. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachTony Sanchezsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorDavid Yost
Defensive CoordinatorJoe Morris
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #126 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-2.0 pts

    Lost to Florida State Seminoles, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -15.0

    85%

    Roster talent: 2nd percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #136 national

    6%

    Returning production: 24%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    19 adds in two-deep · avg 66 OVR · top add: T. Keinath (RG, 76, from Boise State)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach New Mexico StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for New Mexico State?

    New Mexico State Aggies starting lineup

    Trey Hedden is the projected starting quarterback for New Mexico State as of September 18, 2026. Adam Damante is listed second.

    New Mexico State also projects James Jones at running back, AJ Williams III at wide receiver and Jerry Lydiatt at tight end.

    The full New Mexico State Aggies two-deep was last updated September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Common questions

    Who is New Mexico State's starting quarterback?
    Trey Hedden is the projected starting quarterback for New Mexico State as of September 18, 2026. Adam Damante is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for New Mexico State?
    James Jones is the projected starter at running back for New Mexico State, with Dijon Stanley listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for New Mexico State?
    AJ Williams III is the projected starter at wide receiver for New Mexico State, with Brodie Malone-Bradford listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for New Mexico State?
    Jerry Lydiatt is the projected starter at tight end for New Mexico State, with Carson Su'esu'e listed second.
    When was the New Mexico State Aggies depth chart last updated?
    The New Mexico State Aggies depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 18, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was New Mexico State's record last season?
    New Mexico State Aggies finished 4-8 (2-6 in Conference USA play).
    When does New Mexico State Aggies play next?
    New Mexico State Aggies plays New Mexico at home on Sat, Sep 26. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

    Full New Mexico State roster

    Every player on the New Mexico State Aggies depth chart, by position.